Little Lights Preschool & Daycare

MARION, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address2445 West Kem Road, Marion, IN, 46952

CityMARION, IN 46952

CountyGRANT

Phone765-384-7572

Operating details

License dateJuly 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/7/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High11
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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2445 West Kem Road, Marion, IN, 46952, MARION, IN 46952

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/7/2025

  • High7
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 47010/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh

    Trash can in boys restroom does not have a lid and had a dirty pull-up in it. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk10/7/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) — An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

    One of two staff members present does not have training in first aid or CPR. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. High risk10/7/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) — Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in

    Posted registration is old, expired 6/30/2024. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 47010/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating

    Child handwashing between recess and lunch was being done with a pitcher of soapy water and a common rag. Handwashing must be done at a plumbed sink with running water. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 47010/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap an

    Food handlers were not wearing hair restraint or apron during lunch service. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 47010/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

    Spray bottle of suntan lotion labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children in child's cubby cube, accessible. Infant in high chair not strapped in/buckled while eating lunch. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 4704/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) — immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall alwa

    Two bottles with formula not labeled with child's name, date, time prepared. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/11/2025
  8. Medium riskStandard 4704/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

    Four tubes of diaper cream under diaper changing table, accessible to children. Small yard sprinkler in playyard needs removed, sharp blades not safe. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/11/2025

2024

  1. High risk12/11/2024

    IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

    Staff member working with children has expired fingerprints with the division. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/12/2024
  2. High risk10/1/2024

    IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

    One caregiver present with children does not have a consent on file with the division. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/15/2024
  3. High risk10/1/2024

    IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

    One caregiver present with children does not have fingerprints on file with the division. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/15/2024
  4. High riskStandard 47010/1/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) — Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in

    The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator that child's lunches are stored in reading at 52 degrees. Refrigerator temp needs to be 41 or colder. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/1/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

24Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: MARION, GRANT County
  • Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
  • Years in operation: 0

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